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Relaxing in the peace and quiet, by the pool, was exactly what we both needed.

My Wife and I have just enjoyed a wonderful holiday at Finca Arboleda,in the Old Stables.

Our thanks to Pirkko & Mick for your wonderful hospitality. The villa was excellent, the pool delightful and the weather perfect. There is so much to do in the area, we will return, but the trip into the mountains, a day relaxing on the wonderful Playa Des Carolinas beach (recommended by Pirkko), Murcia Cathedral and Cartagena are highlights that will live long in the memory. But, relaxing in the peace and quiet, by the pool, was exactly what we both needed. See you again, all the best, Mike.

We quickly settled into a relaxed way of holiday life.

Whilst writing in the guest reviews book is good, most people nowadays prefer to read (and share) about other guests experiences on line.

We are just coming to the end of our two weeks here -our first experience – and will sadly be flying home tomorrow. When we first arrived we didn’t immediately know what to make of living in a rural house away from the hustle and bustle of the touristy areas of Spain. We quickly settled into a relaxed way of holiday life.

You have everything you could wish for here, without venturing too far. Vera town is but 5 minutes drive away where there are some nice restaurants and many supermarkets. Iceland Overseas supplies just about any British food you could want, from Waitrose products and other brands. They even have their own meat counter with quality meat cut to order. Bistro gravy? Yes, that’s there too. If your coming from the UK, you don’t need to bring your own bacon or mustard, it’s all here. Lidl and Supermercado complete the selection of products available.

There are also some scenic drives along the coast road up to Aquilas and in the other direction too taking you to some tiny, quiet coves all to yourself. The nearest beach is Puerto Rey which even at weekends is fairly empty and quiet.

Being a truly rural Spanish farming area, many locals eat late, so as we tend to eat early, we tended to have the local menu del dia at lunchtimes, with a snack in the evenings. I have to say that the owners, Michael and Pirrko, are always there if needed, and their fresh eggs from their ‘girls’ have orange yolks and are lovely. The pool area is quiet and the only sounds to be heard are the breezes rustling the olive, limes, lemons and fig trees as you kick back and enjoy the sunshine.

Enjoy, Meg & Derek (Cambridgeshire)

A wonderful stay. We would highly recommend.

We had a fabulous stay. The accommodation (Old Stables) was great.

Very well equipped, very clean and lots of attention to detail. We would highly recommend if you want peace, quiet and comfort. The area is also lovely with lots of places and beaches to explore. Eating fresh figs every morning and picking lemons for a gin and tonic in the evening… What more could you ask for. The owners were also great and very helpful. Posted on Owners Direct July 31st 2017 by Nicola D. #FincaArboleda #OldStables

Our Latest Review, Guests Love It Here!!

A secluded private piece of paradise. If you want peace and quiet and to be surrounded by nature this is the place to come. The hosts are warm, friendly and very accommodating. The accommodation was clean and tidy and very practical. Thank you for allowing us to stay at your wonderful Finca and we hope to see you again soon !

A perfect holiday…..

Great accommodation with nice areas to sit out and those little extras, like a cool box, beach sun umbrellas and towels plus essentials for the hot weather with ceiling fans and air conditioning. The pool area was beautiful and although we don’t sit still for long we enjoyed a dip after a cycle into town and an early evening swim and glass of wine overlooking the ‘campo’. Everything felt well cared for and loved and not a typical holiday rental. This was posted on Trip Advisor.

If I was lucky enough to own such a slice of paradise….

Finca Arboleda Orange Grove accommodation

This is a fantastic place owned by Mike & Pirrko who keep their accommodations and surroundings immaculately. The details and facitiies about the property are completely accurate. We were most impressed and will definitely be recommending to friends and family. The rooms were spotlessly clean, the pool area is ideallic. The owners are very helpful and polite yet offer you as much privacy as wish for. We visited Cabo de Gato, Velez Rubio and the Vera Playa beach areas plus we enjoyed some nightlife in the VP hotel street area. We enjoyed our stay in this region very much even though we were unlucky with the weather. We definitely brought our Irish rain with usunfortunately but this cannot be helped. Despite the few days of rain we had a great break away and will definitely be returning to the area and to the Finca Arboleda if they have availability when the time comes. If I was lucky enough to own such a slice of paradise, I’m not sure I could share it with others!! Regards Rodney & Carolyne, Cavan, Ireland *****

A lovely place to stay!

We really enjoyed staying at the old stables at Finca Arboleda, it was very relaxing. It is so quiet and peaceful, we enjoyed sitting outside having our happy hour looking at the sea view and a beautiful olive orchard in front of us, it is really an authentic Spanish country holiday. It is nicely private but the owners Mick and Pirkko are there if you need any help or advice and they are very welcoming and accommodating. The stables are very clean and well equipped with everything you need, and the bathroom has just been renovated and it is super! If you are looking for a holiday from the hustle and bustle of the cities, this is the place to be. Tom & Barry

I have stayed at Finca Arboleda 4 times with a 5th booked this year.

I have stayed at Finca Arboleda 4 times with a 5th booked this year. If you want peace and tranquillity in ‘non touristy’ Spain then this is the place. A car is a definite but means you can explore the wonderful spots nearby. Mick & Pirkko are perfect hosts and their accommodation is spotlessly clean and with everything you need. I would recommend staying here to anyone. Perfect for rest and relaxation. ♥ ***** Emma, Edinburgh.

Lived up to its promise

We spent 2 weeks in the orange grove apartment and enjoyed every minute. Waking to the scent of orange blossoms and picking your mandarins and lemons fresh from the tree was a delight as was the view of the lovely garden with sea and mountain views in the distance, and walking paths all around the country side. Having a bicycle available was a bonus. One does need a car , though many sights are nearby. Michael and Pirkko were wonderful hosts sharing their friends and stories willingly without imposing on one’s privacy. The space itself was roomy and comfortable with everything provided one could need. Wish we could come here more often but it is a long journey from western Canada.

Wolf and Joanne, March 2017 From Canada!

I’ll definitely be back for another few days of relaxation and sunshine!

I stayed at Finca Arboleda for the third time in early March this year and had a wonderful stay. The accommodation, garden and pool were all maintained to a really high standard. It’s nice to see how the place has developed over the years. Mick and Pirkko were perfect hosts, giving us great advice on what to do and where to go in the area. Stig, the dog is kind and gentle but will leave you alone if you’re not a dog fan. I’ll definitely be back for another few days of relaxation and sunshine! Sarah from facebook.

Peace of heaven.

If it is peace and tranquillity you are looking for then this is the place to book, everything you need for a relaxing hassle free break is laid on, from the fully stocked kitchen, English channels on the TV, heating provided should the night air get a little chilly. and the pool should the days get a little hot. Micheal and Pirkko were a pleasure to deal with from the start and full of helpful local knowledge. Thank you Michael and Pirkko for sharing your little peace of heaven with us. we will be in touch again soon. Stephen, Cork, Ireland. January 2017.

We loved helping to pick the olives.

We stayed 6 weeks in the Old Stables and we truly loved it. It was very comfortable. Everything worked to our satisfaction. We enjoined using the nice pool almost every day. We had lots of fun helping out with the olive harvest. Most interesting to follow the process all the way from the picked olive to the pressed final product, i.e the bottled olive oil. We can really recommend it.

“A lovely oasis for business or pleasure”

We first stayed at Finca Arboleda in 2006 and have been coming back here ever since. As we now live in Madrid, on this occasion I wanted to see if I could use The Old Stables as a base during a week of business meetings in Murcia and Almeria. It proved to be the perfect base with every comfort, excellent wifi, TV etc and the usual warm welcome from Mike and Pirkko. Whether for business or pleasure I would recommend Finca Arboleda to anyone coming to this part of Spain which remains a still little known treasure with the most fabulous year round weather. Granada is just 2 hours away and I especially love the Cabo de Gata.

“Our second fabulous stay!”

We stayed with Mick and Pirrko in September 2007 and again September 2008. We had the Old Stables and our friends stayed in the apartment. My wife and I revisited again on our own in 2008. Our stays here have been amongst our best holiday experiences. The properties were both spotlessly clean and were equipped to a very high standard with everything you could possibly need, even a cool box and ice packs for picnics and shopping!
The pool is lovely and is surrounded by olive, fig and fruit trees. It was great having a dip in the pool and then jumping out, picking a fig and relaxing on the pool-side loungers.
The surrounding area has a lot to offer, but to make the most of it you really need a car.
Mick and Pirrko were extremely friendly and welcoming and went out of their way to make sure you had an enjoyable stay. If only all property owners were like them!
We shall certainly be returning in the future and are looking forward to it!
This venue is a jewel in the Vera crown. I really shouldn’t be telling you how wonderful this is. It should be my little secret!!!
We wish Mick and Pirrko (and Stig the dog), all the very best for the future. They deserve it! Chris & Cathie (Surbiton, Surrey

“Finca Arboleda, Lovely Accommodation, Great Pool”

Finca Arboleda is a 10 minute drive from Vera, which has a well stocked Intermarché Supermarket that is open all week including Sunday. Make sure you print out the Google Map of how to get to Finca Arboleda, we tried to use TomTom with limited success, if we’d have stuck to the (very good) Google Map & Directions supplied, we’d have got there a bit quicker.

We stayed in “The Old Stables” for 7-nights at the beginning of September. The closest beach is “Playa de Puerto Rey”, which has very nice sand & very warm water, but only limited shade. We went to the beach one morning; and another day we went to visit Mojácar, stocking up with drinking water at the Fuente (Spring).

Leaving the best bit to last (as is traditional), now on to the Pool. We had intended to do more sightseeing, but Costa Almeria in early September is pretty damn warm. We had already spent 6-nights elsewhere in Spain, and our oldest child was starting to swim, while our two younger children (twins) were also swimming comfortably but with armbands. The pool at Finca Arboleda is stunning, the accommodation was really nice, but what the children really remember about the holiday is the pool (and Stig!).

Hi, We’re The Owners

We, Mick and Pirkko have lived here since January 2004.
Pirkko is Swedish and Mick English, we met in Stockholm in 1996. We moved to the UK in 2002 and after a few months decided we wanted to make a complete lifestyle change with a bit of sunshine as an added bonus. Spain was the choice, we looked at areas from the Costa Blanca all the way to the Portuguese border but kept coming back to the Costa Almeria area and Vera in particular which was more rustic and less developed than the other Costas.
We had spent 18 months looking for a home that we could use as a holiday let and just when we started to think it wasn't going to happen we found Finca Arboleda. It was a beautiful sunny November day, a cloudless sky, the Mediterranean deep blue in the distance and trees loaded with Oranges, Pomegranates and Olives, after 9 months of hard work we were ready to go but have been making improvements ever since.
We are sure you will enjoy staying here as much as we love to live here.

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About Our Property

Finca Arboleda is the perfect location for a quiet, relaxing break. It tends to be ideal for couples but also holidays for 3 generations are very popular with Gramps and Granny in the apartment, close at hand but with their own space.
One bedroom or two the choice is yours.